Harvest Trends week 11 -- 2011

South African and Brazilian apple exports have fallen significantly this season, but the overal Southern Hemisphere market is positive.

March 25 , 2011

Harvest Trends week 11 -- 2011

March 25 , 2011

Pipfruit NZ uses Cricket World Cup for India expansion

India's 50% tariffs on apple imports haven't stopped New Zealand's industry spin bowling its produce during the Cricket World Cup 2011.

March 24 , 2011

Market Pulse week 11 — 2011

Angeleno plums showed active sales rates and elevated prices in the U.S, while Larry Ann plum sales rates and prices fell in Mexico.

March 23 , 2011

Market Pulse week 11 — 2011

March 23 , 2011

Poor avocado harvest cuts profit for Kenyan company

Kenyan tea and fruit company Kakuzi has recorded a net profit after tax of US$3.69 million (311 million shillings) for the 2010 calendar year.

March 21 , 2011

Seedless cherimoya gene discovered

A U.S. scientist believes the seedless cherimoya could become 'the next banana', after a gene discovery in conjunction with Spanish researchers.

March 18 , 2011

Market Pulse week 10 — 2011

The opening prices for Chilean Royal Gala apples in the U.S. were lower than in the previous season, while blueberry arrivals in the U.K showed problems with condition.

March 16 , 2011

Market Pulse week 10 — 2011

March 16 , 2011

Chile to join 'big leagues' with own fruit varieties

The Australis Breeding Programme has yielded positive results, with Chile's Agricultural Minister positive on export prospects for new genetic fruit varieties.

March 16 , 2011